Nelson Palacio is represented by the football agency Elite Player. The player currently plays for Toronto FC; the current market value is €1.20m.

timeline Career History

19/20
Real C. Real C.
20/21
Nacional U20 Nacional U20
21/22
Nacional Nacional
23/24
Salt Lake Salt Lake
25/26
FC Zürich FC Zürich
25/26
Salt Lake Salt Lake
26/27
Toronto Toronto

Rating

69

CEN

Nelson Palacio player profile photo

Nelson Palacio

Colombia • Central Midfield visibility58,5B Wikidata Q109311563

ATT

45

TEC

52

TAC

44

DEF

49

CRE

45

AGE

25

Height: 1,80
Foot: Right
euro €1.20m
support_agent Agent: Elite Player

ATT: Attacking • TEC: Technical • TAC: Tactical • DEF: Defending • CRE: Creativity

Position

Midfield

Age

25

Height

1,80

Foot

Right

Personal details

Date of Birth
16.06.2001
Place of birth
Apartadó, Colombia
Nationality
Colombia
League
Major League Soccer

info About Nelson Palacio

Nelson Palacio is a 25-year-old Central Midfield from Colombia. Nelson Palacio has played for Toronto FC since 2026. Current estimated market value: €1.20m. Nelson Palacio is represented by the football agency Elite Player. 7 transfers on record; the highest fee was €1.80m for the 2023 move from Nacional to Salt Lake. Average rating over the last 19 matches: 6.91. Height 1.80 m, preferred foot: right.

Who is Nelson Palacio's agent?

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Nelson Palacio is represented by the football agency Elite Player.

Which club does Nelson Palacio play for?

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Nelson Palacio currently plays for Toronto FC as a Central Midfield.

What is Nelson Palacio's market value?

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Nelson Palacio's market value is estimated at around €1.20m (2026 data).

Where is Nelson Palacio from?

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Nelson Palacio holds Colombia nationality.

How old is Nelson Palacio?

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Nelson Palacio is 25 years old.

scoreboard Recent Matches

Date Opponent Score Rating
16 May 2026
Servette FC (H)
Swiss Super League, Relegation Round
0 - 2 (L) 7.0
12 May 2026
FC Luzern (A)
Swiss Super League, Relegation Round
1 - 0 (L) 7.7
9 May 2026
Grasshopper Club Zürich (H)
Swiss Super League, Relegation Round
2 - 1 (W) 6.8
2 May 2026
FC Winterthur (A)
Swiss Super League, Relegation Round
2 - 2 (D) 6.8
25 Apr 2026
FC Lausanne-Sport (A)
Swiss Super League, Relegation Round
3 - 0 (L) 6.9

newspaper Latest news

  • Undergoes thigh surgery

    Palacio has undergone surgery on his thigh and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, according to his club.

  • Struggling in recovery

    Palacio (lower body) has dealt with multiple setbacks from the muscle soreness that has prevented him from making his Toronto debut, and is still seeing specialists to determine the full extent of his injury, with club general manager Jason Hernandez saying "He's obviously a young player who has a lot to give. He had long layoff and was coming to us ready to get himself going. He joined us in a moment where he had a lot of downtime, came in and obviously passed the medical, and was having a tough time getting himself going." per Benedict Rhodes of Waking the Red.

  • Still working back to fitness

    Palacio (lower body) is still working his way back to fitness, according to coach Robin Fraser, per John Molinaro.

  • Out with lower body injury

    Palacio (lower body) will miss Wednesday's game versus New England Revolution, the MLS announced Tuesday.

  • Traded to Toronto

    Palacio was acquired by Toronto FC from Real Salt Lake, the club announced.

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